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Harmony Gold Mining (HMY) Risk Factors

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Public companies are required to disclose risks that can affect the business and impact the stock. These disclosures are known as “Risk Factors”. Companies disclose these risks in their yearly (Form 10-K), quarterly earnings (Form 10-Q), or “foreign private issuer” reports (Form 20-F). Risk factors show the challenges a company faces. Investors can consider the worst-case scenarios before making an investment. TipRanks’ Risk Analysis categorizes risks based on proprietary classification algorithms and machine learning.

Harmony Gold Mining disclosed 21 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Harmony Gold Mining reported the most risks in the “Finance & Corporate” category.

Risk Overview Q2, 2021

Risk Distribution
21Risks
38% Finance & Corporate
19% Legal & Regulatory
19% Production
10% Ability to Sell
10% Macro & Political
5% Tech & Innovation
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
This chart displays the stock's most recent risk distribution according to category. TipRanks has identified 6 major categories: Finance & corporate, legal & regulatory, macro & political, production, tech & innovation, and ability to sell.

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Risk Highlights Q2, 2021

Main Risk Category
Finance & Corporate
With 8 Risks
Finance & Corporate
With 8 Risks
Number of Disclosed Risks
21
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S&P 500 Average: 31
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Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 21

Finance & Corporate
Total Risks: 8/21 (38%)Above Sector Average
Accounting & Financial Operations2 | 9.5%
Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 1
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Carrying Value of Goodwill
We evaluate, at least on an annual basis, the carrying amount of goodwill to determine whether current events and circumstances indicate that such carrying amount may no longer be recoverable. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash generating units). Each operating shaft, along with allocated common assets such as plants and administrative offices, is considered to be a cash generating unit as each shaft is largely independent of the cash flows of other shafts and assets. To accomplish this, we compare the recoverable amounts of our cash generating units to their carrying amounts. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less costs to sell and value in use. If the carrying value of a cash generating unit were to exceed its recoverable amount at the time of the evaluation, an impairment loss is recognized by first reducing goodwill, and then the other assets in the cash generating unit on a pro rata basis. Assumptions underlying fair value estimates are subject to risks and uncertainties. If these assumptions change in the future, we may need to record impairment charges on goodwill not previously recorded. As at June 30, 2021 our goodwill related to the Moab Khotsong and Bambanani cash generating units. An impairment of R187 million on goodwill relating to Bambanani was recorded in fiscal 2021 as the carrying value exceeded the recoverable amount. No impairment on goodwill was recorded in fiscal 2020 as the recoverable amounts exceeded the carrying values.
Accounting & Financial Operations - Risk 2
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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
The World Gold Council (" WGC ") published industry guidance in June 2013 on the calculation of "all-in sustaining costs" and "all-in cost" non-GAAP measures, developed to create a better understanding of the overall costs associated with producing gold. Although Harmony is not a member of the WGC, we started disclosing all-in sustaining costs in fiscal 2014. The all-in sustaining cost measure is an extension of the existing cash cost measure (referenced below) and incorporates costs related to sustaining production. All-in sustaining costs include mine production costs, transport and refinery costs, applicable general and administrative costs, costs associated with movements in production inventories, ore stockpiles, as well as ongoing environmental rehabilitation costs, transfers for stripping activities and costs associated with royalties. Employee termination costs are included, however employee termination costs associated with major restructuring and shaft closures are excluded. The following costs are also included: local economic development (" LED ") expenditure for continuing operations, corporate costs, sustaining exploration costs and sustaining capital expenditure including ongoing capital development (" OCD ") expenditure and rehabilitation accretion and amortization for continuing operations. Gold ounces/kilograms sold are used as the denominator in the all-in sustaining costs per ounce/kilogram calculation. Our cash costs consist primarily of production costs and are expensed as incurred. The cash costs are incurred to access ore to produce current mined reserves. Cash costs do not include capital development costs, which are incurred to allow access to the orebody for future mining operations and are capitalized and amortized when the relevant reserves are mined. Total cash costs include mine production costs, transport and refinery costs, applicable general and administrative costs, ore stockpiles, as well as ongoing environmental rehabilitation costs as well as transfers for stripping activities and costs associated with royalties. Employee termination costs are included, however employee termination costs associated with major restructuring and shaft closures are excluded. The costs associated with movements in production inventories are excluded from total cash costs. Gold ounces/kilograms produced are used as the denominator in the total cash costs per ounce/kilogram calculation. Changes in all-in sustaining costs per ounce/kilogram and cash costs per ounce/kilogram are affected by operational performance. In US dollar terms, these measures are also affected by the changes in the currency exchange rate between the Rand and the US dollar and, in the case of the PNG operations, the Kina. All-in sustaining costs, all-in sustaining costs per ounce/kilogram, total cash costs and total cash costs per ounce/kilogram are non-GAAP measures. These measures should not be considered by investors in isolation or as an alternative to production costs, cost of sales, or any other measure of financial performance calculated in accordance with IFRS. In addition, the calculation of these measures may vary from company to company and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. However, we believe that all-in sustaining costs per ounce/kilogram and cash costs per ounce/kilogram are useful indicators to investors and management of a mining company's performance as they provide (i) an indication of the cash generating capacities of our mining operations, (ii) the trends in all-in sustaining costs and cash costs as the Company's operations mature, (iii) a measure of a company's performance, by comparison of cash costs per ounce/kilogram to the spot price of gold and (iv) an internal benchmark of performance to allow for comparison against other companies. While recognizing the importance of reducing all-in sustaining costs and cash costs, our chief focus is on controlling and, where possible, reducing total costs, including overhead costs. We aim to control total unit costs per ounce/kilogram produced by maintaining our low total cost structure at our existing operations. We have been able to reduce total costs by implementing a management structure and philosophy that is focused on reducing management and administrative costs. The following is a reconciliation of total all-in sustaining costs, as a non-GAAP measure, to the nearest comparable GAAP measure, cost of sales under IFRS: Fiscal year ended June 30,20212020(in R millions, except for ounce/kilogram amounts)Total cost of sales - under IFRS35,489 25,908 Depreciation and amortization expense(3,875)(3,508)Rehabilitation costs(135)(47)Care and maintenance costs of restructured shafts(144)(146)Employment termination and restructuring costs(332)(40)Share-based payments(114)(130)Impairment(1,124)- By-products credits(1,035)(938)Other183 157 Capitalized stripping1,047 675 LED expenditure120 136 Corporate, administration and other expenditure costs724 529 Capital expenditure (OCD)2,376 1,709 Capital expenditure (Exploration, abnormal expenditure and shaft capital)1,059 760  Total all-in sustaining costs34,239 25,065 Per kilogram calculation:Kilogram sold47,353 38,481 Total all-in sustaining costs per kilogram723,054 651,356 Total all-in sustaining costs (US$ million)2,223 1,600 Per ounce calculation: Ounces sold1,522,431 1,237,187 Total all-in sustaining costs per ounce1,460 1,293 The following is a reconciliation of total cash costs, as a non-GAAP measure, to the nearest comparable GAAP measure, cost of sales under IFRS: Fiscal year ended June 30,20212020(in R millions, except for ounce/kilogram amounts)Total cost of sales - under IFRS35,489 25,908 Depreciation and amortization expense(3,875)(3,508)Rehabilitation costs(135)(47)Care and maintenance costs of restructured shafts(144)(146)Employment termination and restructuring costs(332)(40)Share-based payments(114)(130)Impairment(1,124)- By-product revenue(1,035)(938)Other8 - Gold and uranium inventory movement(57)(151)Total cash costs28,681 20,948 Per kilogram calculation:Kilograms produced47,755 37,863 Total cash costs per kilogram600,592 553,513 Total cash costs (US$)1,862 1,338 Per ounce calculation:Ounces produced1,535,352 1,217,323 Total cash costs per ounce1,213 1,099 Within this report, our discussion and analysis is focused on the all-in sustaining costs and total cash costs measure. Exchange Rates Our revenues are very sensitive to the exchange rate of the Rand and other non-US currencies to the US dollar. Currently, the majority of our earnings are generated in South Africa. Since gold is generally sold in US dollars, most of our revenues are received in US dollars. The average gold price received by us during fiscal 2021 before including the effect of the cash flow hedges increased by R158,200 per kilogram to R893,769 per kilogram from R735,569 per kilogram during fiscal 2020. Appreciation of the Rand against the US dollar decreases our revenues, which serves to reduce operating margins and net income from our South African operations. Depreciation of the Rand against the US dollar increases the revenue, which serves to increase operating margins and net income from our South African operations. Accordingly, strengthening of the Rand generally results in poorer earnings for us if there is not a similar increase in the gold price. The exchange rates obtained when converting US dollars to Rand are determined by foreign exchange markets, over which we have no control. The spot rate as at June 30, 2021 was R14.27 per US$1.00, compared with R17.32 per US$1.00 as at June 30, 2020, reflecting an appreciation of 18% of the Rand against the US dollar. The average exchange rate for fiscal 2021 was R15.40 per US$1.00, reflecting an appreciation of 2% of the Rand against the US dollar when compared with fiscal 2020. Harmony has entered into foreign exchange derivative contracts in the form of zero cost collars, which establish a minimum (floor) and maximum (cap) Rand/US dollar exchange rate at which to convert US dollars to Rand. The Group also uses forward exchange contracts to manage the risks. At June 30, 2021, the nominal amount of the derivative contracts was US$116 million and is over a 24-month period with a weighted average cap price of US$1=R18.54 and weighted average floor price of US$1=R16.93. Additionally, at June 30, 2021 Harmony had open forward exchange forward contracts which had a nominal amount of US$26 million spread over a 24-month period at an average exchange rate of US$1 = R18.43. Due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Rand had weakened significantly in fiscal 2020. In fiscal 2021, the Rand strengthened against the US and Australian dollar and closed at R14.27/US$1.00 and R10.72/A$1 respectively. These movements in the currencies expose the Group's operations to foreign currency gains and losses on foreign-denominated receivables and liabilities, including derivatives, and also impact the Group's translation of its international operating results and net assets into its Rand presentation currency, which resulted in a foreign exchange translation loss of R1.2 billion. The majority of our working costs are incurred in Rand and, as a result of this, any appreciation of the Rand against the US dollar would increase our working costs when translated into US dollars. Depreciation of the Rand against the US dollar would cause a decrease in our costs in US dollar terms. Similarly, at our international operations, appreciation of the Australia dollar or Kina against the US dollar would cause an increase in our costs in US dollar terms. See Item 3: " Key Information - Risk Factors - Strategic and market risks - Foreign exchange fluctuations could have a material adverse effect on our operational results and financial condition We have several credit facilities and loans denominated in US dollars. This exposes us to the changes in the Rand and Kina against the US dollar, which would affect the borrowing amount as well as the interest recognized. This will also affect the cash flows when the borrowings are raised and repaid as well as at the time of the payments of the interest. The Bank of Papua New Guinea has been systematically allowed the Kina to weaken against the US dollar over several years. In fiscal 2020, the Kina weakened by 2.6% and in fiscal 2021 weakened further by 1.4%. Since the introduction of a 150 basis point trading band in June 2014 the Kina weakened by 44.46% against the US dollar as at June 30, 2021. Should the trading band continue and depending on the level the exchange rate is set at, it could have a negative impact on the results of the Hidden Valley operation, as well as the cost of development at Wafi-Golpu and other PNG exploration sites. Inflation Our operations have been materially affected by inflation. Inflation in South Africa was 4.9% at the end of fiscal 2021, up from 2.2% at the end of fiscal 2020. The increase in fiscal 2021 is off a lower base in fiscal 2020 mainly due to the lower fuel price and lower consumer demand brought on by the Covid-19 national lockdown at the end of fiscal 2020. Working costs have increased considerably over the past several years resulting in significant cost pressures for the mining industry. In addition, the effect on inflation of the increase in electricity tariffs of 15.6% in fiscal 2021 and 9.4% in fiscal 2020, together with an increase that is yet to be determined by Eskom in fiscal 2022, will have a negative effect on the profitability of our operations. The inflation rate in PNG ended fiscal 2020 at 4.7%, while the annualized inflation stood at 3.3% at the end of fiscal 2021. Our profits and financial condition could be adversely affected if the cost inflation is not offset by a concurrent devaluation of the Rand and other non-US currencies and/or an increase in the price of gold. See Item 3: " Key Information - Risk Factors - Strategic and market risks - Our operations may be negatively impacted by inflation South African Socio-Economic Environment We are domiciled and listed in South Africa and the majority of our operations are in South Africa. As a result, we are subject to various economic, fiscal, monetary and political policies and factors that affect South African companies generally. See Item 3: " Key Information - Risk Factors - Risks related to our industry - The socio-economic framework in the regions in which we operate may have an adverse effect on our operations and profits South African companies are subject to exchange control limitations. While exchange controls have been relaxed in recent years, South African companies remain subject to restrictions on their ability to deploy capital outside of the Southern African Common Monetary Area. See Item 10: " Additional Information - D. Exchange Controls SLPs have been developed for each of our South African operations. These SLPs are prepared in line with legislation governing the participation of HDSAs in mining assets. We have been granted all of our mining licenses under the MPRDA. We have therefore already started to incur expenses relating to HDSA participation. We believe the biggest challenge will lie in maintaining these licenses, as we will have a responsibility in respect of human resource development, procurement and local economic development. We are however unable to provide a specific amount of what the estimated cost of compliance will be but we will continue to monitor these costs on an ongoing basis. See Item 4: "Regulation - Mineral Rights - South Africa – The Mining Charter. " Electricity in South Africa The South African state utility, Eskom, generates approximately 90% of the electricity used in South Africa and approximately 40% of the electricity used in Africa. Eskom generates, transmits and distributes electricity to industrial, mining, commercial, agricultural and residential customers and redistributors. During fiscal 2021, the electricity supply in South Africa saw more pressure than the previous years, with increased power interruptions (also referred to as load shedding). Especially in our third quarter of fiscal 2021, there were periods where load shedding lasted for multiple consecutive days, due principally to lack of availability from Eskom's generating plant. In early June 2021, Harmony contributed to a few hours of voluntary load reduction which exempted the company from reducing load for the rest of the South African winter. The supply and demand for electricity is still very tight especially during the evening peak periods between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Harmony has signed up four sites, which provide pumping and/or ventilation services, to participate in a pilot from Eskom called Critical Peak Pricing. For a limited number of hours, when the electrical network is under pressure, Eskom notifies the operation that tariffs will be increased significantly. For the rest of the time there is a saving on energy tariffs compared to non-participating shafts. In addition to this, Harmony has renewed its contract agreement with an Energy Service Company (" ESCO ") to ensure that various energy saving projects are implemented and sustained. Although Eskom has proposed to reduce the ratio between different Time-of-Use periods, these changes were not approved by NERSA. The South African government remains committed to ensuring energy security for the country, through the roll-out of the independent power producer program as an integral part of the energy mix. It remains committed to ensuring the provision of reliable and sustainable electricity supply, as part of mitigating the risk of carbon emissions. See Item 3: " Key Information - Risk Factors - Risks related to our operations and business - Disruptions to the supply of electricity and increases in the cost of power may adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition
Debt & Financing5 | 23.8%
Debt & Financing - Risk 1
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Investing
Net cash utilized by investing activities increased from R3.6 billion in fiscal 2020 to R8.5 billion in fiscal 2021. The increase principally relates to the Mponeng Acquisition (R3.4 billion). The increase was further supplemented by the additions in property, plant and equipment of R5.1 billion compared to R3.6 billion spent in fiscal 2020. The last condition precedent for the Mponeng Acquisition was fulfilled during September 2020, resulting in an acquisition date of October 1, 2020. See note 14 " Acquisitions and Business Combinations " of our consolidated financial statements and See Item 10.C "Material Contracts - Sale Agreement"for further details.
Debt & Financing - Risk 2
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Derivatives and Hedging Activities
Derivatives are initially recognized at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured to their fair value at the end of each reporting period. The accounting for subsequent changes in fair value depends on whether the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument, and if so, the nature of the item being hedged. The difference between the fair value of the derivative at initial recognition and expected forward transaction price is deferred and recognized as a day-one gain or loss. The day-one gain or loss is amortized over the derivative contract period and recognized in profit or loss in gains/losses on derivatives. The full fair value of a derivative is classified as a non-current asset or liability when the remaining maturity is more than 12 months; it is classified as a current asset or liability when the remaining maturity is less than 12 months. Cash flow hedge The Group designates, as cash flow hedges, certain derivatives as hedges of a particular risk associated with the cash flows of highly probable forecast transactions. The Group documents at the inception of the hedging transaction the relationship between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. The Group also documents its assessment, both at hedge inception and on an ongoing basis, of whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions have been and will continue to be highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of hedged items. The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in reserves in equity. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognized immediately in profit or loss within gains/losses on derivatives. Amounts accumulated in equity are reclassified to profit or loss in the periods when the forecast sale that is hedged takes place and affects profit or loss. The gain or loss relating to the effective portion of the Rand gold forward sales contracts is recognized in profit or loss within revenue. When a hedging instrument expires or is sold or terminated, or when a hedge no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, any cumulative gain or loss existing in equity at that time remains in equity and is recognized when the forecast transaction that was hedged is ultimately recognized in profit or loss. When a forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss that was reported in equity is immediately reclassified to profit or loss. Derivatives not designated for hedge accounting purposes Certain derivative instruments do not qualify for hedge accounting. Changes in the fair value as well as gains and losses on expiry, disposal or termination of any derivative instrument that does not qualify for hedge accounting are recognized immediately in profit or loss and are included in gains/losses on derivatives.
Debt & Financing - Risk 3
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Outstanding Credit Facilities and Other Borrowings
On September 26, 2019, Harmony and a syndicate of local and international lenders, which was jointly arranged by Nedbank Limited and ABSA Bank Limited, concluded a US$400 million syndicated term loan and revolving credit facility. The initial term of three years was extended by one year in July 2020. US$300 million (R4,541 million) was drawn down on the syndicated term loan and revolving credit facility in October 2019 and a further US$50 million (R900 million) was drawn down in April 2020. During fiscal 2021, US$150 million (R2.3 billion) was repaid on the loan. US$200 million (R2.8 billion) remained outstanding as at June 30, 2021. The key terms of the US$400 million syndicated term loan and revolving credit facility are: Term facility: $200 million Margin on term facility: 3.1% over 3 month LIBOR Revolving facility: $200 million Margin on revolving facility: 2.9% over 3 month LIBOR Maturity: Three years, extendable by 1 year Security: Certain shares and claims On July 9, 2018, we entered into a four-year loan with Westpac - Bank - PNG - Limited for the amount of US$24 million (R322 million) to finance the acquisition of fleet equipment for the Group's Papua New Guinea operations. The US$24 million four-year loan is repayable in quarterly installments. During fiscal 2020, US$6 million (R96 million) was repaid on the loan. During fiscal 2021, US$6 million (R96 million) was repaid on the loan and US$7.6 million (R109 million) remained outstanding at June 30, 2021. The key terms of the US$24 million four-year loan are: Facility:            $24 million Margin on term facility:    3.2% over 3 month LIBOR Maturity:            Four years Security:            Certain vehicles and machinery On November 8, 2018, Harmony concluded a four-year R2 billion syndicated facility with Nedbank and ABSA which consists of a R600 million term facility and a R1.4 billion revolving credit facility to replace the R1 billion revolving credit facility. During fiscal 2021, R1.1 billion was repaid. As at June 30, 2021, R453 million remained outstanding and R1,400 million was available on the revolving credit facility and Rnil was available on the term facility. The key terms of the R2 billion four-year syndicated term loan and revolving credit facility are: Term facility:         R600 million Margin on term facility:     2.9% over 3 month JIBAR Revolving facility:         R1.4 billion Margin on revolving facility: 2.8% over 3 month JIBAR Maturity             Four years from close Security             Certain shares and claims We need to comply with certain debt covenants for the US$400 million syndicated term loan and revolving credit facility and the R2 billion four-year syndicated term loan and revolving credit facility. The debt covenant tests are as follows: The Group's interest cover ratio shall not be less than five (EBITDA /Total interest paid). Tangible net worth to total net debt ratio shall not be less than 4 times or 6 times when dividends are paid. Leverage shall not be more than 2.5 times. EBITDA as defined in the agreement excludes unusual items such as impairment and restructuring cost. Tangible net worth is defined as total equity less intangible assets. Leverage is defined as total net debt to EBITDA. In June 2020, lenders agreed to relax the tangible net worth to total net debt covenant from four times to two times until December 2020, in order to provide flexibility to Harmony following the disruptions from the Covid-19 pandemic. From January 1, 2021, the original covenants were reinstated. No breaches of the covenants were identified during the tests in the 2020 and 2021 fiscal years.
Debt & Financing - Risk 4
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Recently Retired Credit Facilities and Other Borrowings
On June 16, 2020, we entered into a US$200 million bridge loan facility with a syndicate of lenders in order to fund the acquisition of assets from AngloGold Ashanti Limited. No draw-down was made on the facility as at June 30, 2020 and the facility was subsequently canceled on July 6, 2020. On July 28, 2017, we entered into a syndicated term loan and revolving credit facilities agreement in the amount of up to US$350 million, with Nedbank Limited, Absa Bank Limited, JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A, Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, HSBC Bank Plc, State Bank of India, The Bank of China and Citibank N.A, with Nedbank Limited and Absa Bank Limited acting as arrangers, and Nedbank Limited acting as facility agent. The facility agreement allowed the lenders to transfer their facility commitments. Margin on the US$175 million revolving credit facility was 3% over a 3 month LIBOR and 3.15% over a 3 month LIBOR for the US$175 million term loan. R4.4 billion was subsequently repaid in October 2019 from drawings under the US$400 million syndicated term loan and revolving credit facility, thereby settling the loan.
Debt & Financing - Risk 5
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Capital Expenditures
Total budgeted capital expenditures for fiscal 2022 are R8,029 million. See Item 4: "
Corporate Activity and Growth1 | 4.8%
Corporate Activity and Growth - Risk 1
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Streaming arrangement
Harmony's indirect subsidiary, MWS ,acquired as part of the Mponeng Acquisition, has a contract with Franco-Nevada Barbados (" Franco-Nevada ") pursuant to which Franco-Nevada is entitled to receive 25% of all the gold produced through MWS. As part of the Mponeng Acquisition, Harmony assumed the obligations under the Franco-Nevada contract. The contract is a streaming agreement that commenced on December 17, 2008 for which Franco-Nevada paid US$125 million upfront for the right to purchase 25% of the gold production through MWS for a fixed amount of consideration until the balance of gold cap is delivered. As at October 1, 2020, the US$125 million upfront payment was settled. The gold cap is a provision included in the contract, which stipulates the maximum quantity of gold to be sold to Franco-Nevada over the term of the agreement. The consideration is determined as the lower of the quoted spot gold price as per the London Metals Exchange or US$400 per ounce adjusted with an annual escalation adjustment. As the performance obligation to deliver gold is met, the contract liability unwinds into revenue. Harmony's Realized Gold Price In fiscal 2021, the average gold price received by us was R851,045 per kilogram or $1,719/oz. This average gold price includes the realized gains on the hedging instruments, where hedge accounting was applied. Gold prices have rallied to an all-time high following the global economic fallout of Covid-19 and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty supporting its safe haven status with investors, peaking in August 2020. The price of gold in US$ terms closed at US$1,770/oz on June 30, 2021, relatively unchanged from the closing price of US$1,781/oz on June 30, 2020. The average spot gold price received (that is, excluding the impact of hedging gains or losses) for the 2021 year was 18% higher at US$1,805/oz than in 2020 (US$1,529/oz). Harmony is exposed to the impact of any significant decreases in the commodity prices on its production. This is mitigated to some extent by commodity derivatives and hedging arrangements, but as Harmony has limitations for the volume of forward sales, commodity derivatives or hedging arrangements it may enter into for its future production, it is exposed to the impact of decreases in the commodity prices on the remainder of its unhedged production. See Item 3: " Key Information - Risk Factors - Risk related to our industry - We are exposed to the impact of any significant decreases in the commodity prices on our production In addition to the US$ gold price, the gold price received is impacted by the exchange rate of the Rand and other non-US$ currencies to the US dollar. An appreciation of the Rand and other non-US$ currencies against the US dollar will result in a decrease in the revenue recorded, without considering the impact of the hedging instruments. Conversely, a depreciation of these currencies against the US dollar would result in an increase of revenue recorded. See Item 3: " Key Information - Risk Factors - Strategic and market risks - Foreign exchange fluctuations could have a material adverse effect on our operational results and financial condition ". During fiscal 2021, the exchange rate appreciated from R15.66/US$1 in fiscal 2020 to R15.40/US$1 in fiscal 2021. See "- Exchange Rates " below for a further discussion. The following table sets out the average, the high and the low London Bullion Market price of gold and our average sales price during the past two fiscal years: Fiscal Year Ended June 30,20212020Average (US$/oz)1,8501,562High (US$/oz)2,0631,781Low (US$/oz)1,6811,384Harmony's average sales price1 (US$/oz))1,7191,461Average exchange rate (R/US$)15.4015.66Harmony's average sales price1 (Rand/kilogram)851,045735,569 Our average sales price differs from the average gold price due to the timing of our sales of gold within each year. In addition, the effect of hedge accounting i.e. realized gains/losses from the cash flow hedges have been included in revenue. Costs Our cash costs typically make up between 70% and 80% of our total costs (excluding impairments and disposal/loss on scrapping of assets). The remainder of our total costs consists primarily of exploration costs, employment termination costs, corporate and sundry expenditure, and depreciation and amortization. Our cash costs consist primarily of production costs. Production costs are incurred on labor, equipment, consumables and utilities. Labor costs are the largest component and typically comprise between 60% and 65% of our production costs. Our US dollar translated costs are very sensitive to the exchange rate of the Rand and other non-US currencies to the US dollar. See "- Exchange Rates " below. Appreciation of the Rand and other non-US currencies against the US dollar increases working costs at our operations when those costs are translated into US dollars. See Item 3: " Key Information - Risk Factors - Strategic and market risks - Foreign exchange fluctuations could have a material adverse effect on our operational results and financial condition All-in sustaining unit costs for the Group increased by 11% to R723,054 per kilogram in fiscal 2021 mainly due to inflationary increases in wages and salaries, as well as electricity tariff increases. Royalties also increased due to higher profitability on the back of stronger gold prices. Also contributing to the increase is the inclusion of costs related to the Mponeng and MWS operations, acquired as part of the Mponeng Acquisition with effect from October 1, 2020. Our cash costs have increased from R553,513 per kilogram in fiscal 2020 to R600,592 per kilogram in fiscal 2021, mainly due to increased labor and energy costs, royalty expenses and inflationary pressures on supply contracts. The increase is also attributable to the inclusion of costs attributable to the recently-acquired Mponeng and MWS operations. Management conducts a thorough review of costs at all operations to ensure that costs are properly managed and within budget. However, it should be noted that there are risks beyond our control such as safety stoppages, which would result in production being negatively affected while certain costs would still be incurred. This is discussed in more detail in Item 3: " Key Information - Risk Factors - Risks related to our industry - Given the nature of mining and the type of gold mines we operate, we face a material risk of liability, delays and increased cash costs of production from environmental and industrial accidents and pollution compliance breaches " and "- The nature of our mining operations presents safety risks ". We are also exposed to price increases on electricity, which is regulated, as well as the implementation of other levies such as carbon tax. See Item 3: " Key Information - Risk Factors - Risks related to our operations and business - Disruptions to the supply of electricity and increases in the cost of power may adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition " and "- Risks related to our industry - Compliance with emerging climate change regulations could result in significant costs for us, and climate change may present physical risks to our operations We remain subject to risks related to the volatility of commodity prices, as well as potential shortage of supply and disruptions of supply chain due to the ongoing geopolitical instability caused by Covid-19 and the related lockdowns experience worldwide. See Item 3: " Key Information - Risk Factors - Risks related to our industry - The impact from, and measures taken to address, the Covid-19 pandemic may adversely affect our people, and may impact our business continuity, operating results, cash flows and financial condition ", "- Strategic and market risks - Fluctuations in input production prices linked to commodities may adversely affect our operational results and financial condition"and "- Risks related to our operations and business - Actual and potential shortages of production inputs and supply chain disruptions may affect our operations and profits
Legal & Regulatory
Total Risks: 4/21 (19%)Above Sector Average
Regulation1 | 4.8%
Regulation - Risk 1
Added
Provision for Silicosis Settlement
The Group's portion of the potential cost of settling the silicosis and TB class actions that have been instituted against it in South Africa has been provided for. The expected contributions (cash flows) to the Tshiamiso Trust, which will manage the settlement process have been discounted over the expected period of time during which contributions will be made. Annual changes in the provision consists of the time value of money (recognized as finance cost) and changes in estimates (recognized as other operating expenses). See Item 3: " Key Information - Risk Factors - Risk related to our operations and business - The cost of occupational health care services and the potential liabilities related to occupational health diseases may increase in future and may be substantial ".
Taxation & Government Incentives2 | 9.5%
Taxation & Government Incentives - Risk 1
Added
Deferred Taxes
The taxable income from gold mining at our South African operations was subject to a formula to determine the taxation expense. The tax rate calculated using the formula was capped to a maximum mining statutory rate of 34% for fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2020. Taxable income is determined after the deduction of qualifying mining capital expenditure to the extent that it does not result in an assessed loss. Excess capital expenditure is carried forward as unredeemed capital expenditure and is eligible for deduction in future periods, taking the assessed loss criteria into account. Further to this, mines are ring-fenced and are treated separately for tax purposes, with deductions only being available to be claimed against the mining income of the relevant ring-fenced mine. In terms of IAS 12 - Income Taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realized or the liability is settled, and at our South African operations, such average tax rates are directly impacted by the profitability of the relevant ring-fenced mine. The deferred tax rate is therefore based on the current estimate of future profitability of an operation when temporary differences will reverse, based on tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted at balance sheet date. The future profitability of each ring-fenced mine, in turn, is determined by reference to the life-of-mine plan for that operation. The life-of-mine plan is based on parameters such as the Group's long term view of the US$ gold price and the Rand/US$ exchange rate, as well as the reserves declared for the operation. As some of these parameters are based on market indicators, they differ from one year to the next. In addition, the reserves may also increase or decrease based on updated or new geological information, as well as the other factors mentioned above under "-Gold Mineral Reserves ". Where it is not probable that future taxable income may flow against which these assets can be offset, the deferred tax assets are not recognized. Assessing recoverability of deferred tax assets requires management to make significant estimates related to expectation of future taxable income. Estimates of future taxable income are based on forecasted cash flows from operations, reversals of deferred tax liabilities and the application of existing tax laws in each jurisdiction. To the extent that future taxable income differs significantly from estimates, our ability to realize the net deferred tax assets recorded at the balance sheet date could be impacted. Additionally, future changes in tax laws in the jurisdictions in which we operate could limit our ability to obtain the future tax benefits represented by deferred tax assets recorded at the balance sheet date. Revenue Most of our revenues are derived from the sale of gold. As a result, our operating results are directly related to the price of gold. Historically, the price of gold has fluctuated widely. The gold price is affected by numerous factors over which we do not have control. See Item 3:" Key Information - Risk Factors - Strategic and market risks - The profitability of our operations, and cash flows generated by those operations, are affected by changes in the price of gold; a fall in the gold price below our cash cost of production and capital expenditure required to sustain production for any sustained period may lead to losses and require Harmony to curtail or suspend certain operations ". As a general rule, we sell the majority of our gold produced at market prices to obtain the maximum benefit from increases in the prevailing gold price. Since fiscal 2017, Harmony entered into derivative contracts to manage the variability in cash flows from the Group's production, in order to create cash certainty and protect the Group against lower commodity prices. At year end the limits set by the Board were for 20% of the production from gold over a 24-month period. The limit set by the Board for silver is 50% of the exposure over a 24-month period. Management continues to top up these programs as and when opportunities arise to lock in attractive margins for the business, but are not required to maintain hedging at these levels. A portion of the production of the South African operations is linked to Rand gold forward sale contracts. The majority of the Rand gold forward contracts have been designated as cash flow hedging instruments and hedge accounting is applied on these contracts. In addition, during 2019 US$ gold forward sale contracts were entered into for the production of the Hidden Valley operation and have been designated as cash flow hedging instruments. Contracts entered before January 1, 2019 were not designated as hedging instruments and the gains/losses are accounted for in profit or loss. Significant changes in the price of gold over a sustained period of time may lead us to increase or decrease our production in the near term.
Taxation & Government Incentives - Risk 2
Added
Carbon tax
On June 1, 2019 the Carbon Tax Act became effective. The carbon tax has been designed to fix liability on the person who conducts an activity in South Africa that results in GHG emissions above a certain threshold. The carbon tax design requires the calculation of liability to be based on the sum of GHG emissions, which result from fuel combustion, industrial processes and fugitive emissions. Taxpayers must determine emissions in accordance with the reporting methodology approved by DFFE. The tax will be phased in over time. The first phase, which ends in 2022, is designed to largely be revenue-neutral in terms of its aggregated impact, given the complementary tax energy incentives and reduction or credit for the current electricity levy. Based on published legislation, commentary and governmental information, carbon tax poses a low cost to Harmony until December 31, 2022. Gas emissions reported to the DFFE for a company's National Greenhouse Gas Emission Reporting submission will be taxed at a base value of R120 per tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent before allowances making effective tax rate R48 per tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent. From the second phase onwards, carbon tax might also affect the price of electricity. The impact of the carbon tax on the Company arising from electricity usage after December 31, 2022 has been modeled to grow over time as allowances are anticipated to fall away therefore progressively increasing from approximately R70m to R160m for fiscal year 2023 to fiscal year 2030. We estimate the impact to our business from carbon tax will be R300 million to R500 million by 2030. Harmony has set its internal carbon price (for the South African operations) to match that of the proposed carbon tax. Harmony is also at risk due to potential pass through costs from its suppliers in the short term from increased fuel prices. The carbon tax on liquid fuels will be imposed at the source. It is estimated that the increased fuel price would be R0.13/liter. This is expected to have an impact on the Company's operational expenses. Estimates have been included in the life-of-mine plans and resource base models used for impairments since fiscal 2019 and affected the profitability of all operations, and in some cases, the impact was significant. See Item 3: " Key Information - Risk Factors - Risks related to our industry - Compliance with emerging climate change regulations could result in significant costs for us, and climate change may present physical risks to our operations " for further discussion on the potential impact. Results of Operations
Environmental / Social1 | 4.8%
Environmental / Social - Risk 1
Added
Provision for Environmental Rehabilitation
Our mining and exploration activities are subject to various laws and regulations governing the protection of the environment. Estimated long term environmental obligations, comprising pollution control, rehabilitation and mine closure, are based on the Group's environmental management plans. Annual changes in the provision consist of finance costs relating to the change in the present value of the provision and inflationary increases in the provision estimate, as well as changes in estimates. The present value of environmental disturbances created is capitalized to mining assets against an increase in the rehabilitation provision. The mining asset is depreciated as discussed above. Rehabilitation projects undertaken, included in the estimates are charged to the provision as incurred. The cost of ongoing current programs to prevent and control pollution is charged against income as incurred. See Item 3: " Key Information - Risk Factors - Risks related to our industry - We are subject to extensive environmental regulations in the countries in which we operate".
Production
Total Risks: 4/21 (19%)Below Sector Average
Manufacturing1 | 4.8%
Manufacturing - Risk 1
Added
Operations
Net cash provided by operations is primarily affected by the quantities of gold sold, the gold price, the Rand/US$ exchange rate, cash costs per ounce and, in the case of the international operations, the Australian dollar and PNG Kina versus US dollar exchange rate. A significant adverse change in one or more of these parameters could materially reduce cash provided by operations as a source of liquidity. Net cash generated by operations increased from R4.7 billion in fiscal 2020 to R9.2 billion in fiscal 2021. This increase is mainly due to the the higher gold price received and the inclusion of the results of the Mponeng operations and related assets.
Employment / Personnel1 | 4.8%
Employment / Personnel - Risk 1
Added
Years Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
Revenues Revenue increased by R12,488 million mainly due to a 26.1% increase in the gold produced from 37,863 kilograms in fiscal 2020 to 47,755 kilograms. The average gold price received increased by 15.7% from R735,569 per kilogram in fiscal 2020 to R851,045 per kilogram. Overall gold production increased mainly due to the inclusion of the Mponeng and MWS operations into Harmony's portfolio. These operations contributed a total of 8,948 kilograms or 18.7% of the total gold produced for the nine months from October 1, 2020. The Mponeng mine sold 5,299 kilograms for the nine months while the various surface sources acquired in the transaction sold 1,406 kilograms. The MWS operations sold 2,043 kilograms in the same period. At Kusasalethu, gold sold increased by 29.0% to 3,980 kilograms as the operation recovers from geological challenges in high grade areas during fiscal 2020. The recovered grade increased by 15.3% to 5.65g/t in fiscal 2021 from 4.90g/t supported by a 15.1% increase in ore milled. Production from waste rock dumps excluding the newly acquired surface sources saw gold sold increasing by 19.2% from 1,780 kilograms in fiscal 2020 to 2,121 kilograms during fiscal 2021. This was mainly due to an increase in the recovery grade of 17.3% to 0.460g/t during fiscal 2021. At Doornkop, gold sold increased by 18.6% from 3,038 kilograms in fiscal 2020 to 3,603 kilograms in fiscal 2021, mainly due to the recovery from the national lockdown in fiscal 2020 as ore milled increased by 25.0%. During fiscal 2021 a decision was taken to close Unisel mine as it has reached the end of its commercially viable life. Gold sold in fiscal 2021 decreased by 75.7% from 994 kilograms in fiscal 2020 to 242 kilograms in fiscal 2021. At Target 1, gold sold decreased by 27.6% from 2,237 kilograms in fiscal 2020 to 1,619 kilograms during fiscal 2021. The recovered grade decreased by 20.6% from 4.13g/t in fiscal 2020 to 3.28g/t in fiscal 2021. This was mainly due to pillar failures and backfill dilution in two massive stopes affecting the recovered grade and volumes; a revised plan was adopted in the second half of the fiscal year to address these constraints. Streaming arrangement As part of the acquisition of MWS, Harmony assumed obligations under the Franco-Nevada contract. In fiscal 2021, 16,257oz had been delivered to Franco-Nevada, bringing the balance of gold ounces to be delivered as at June 30, 2021 to 84,429oz. The non cash consideration for the delivery of gold ounces included in revenue amounted to R397 million. Cost of sales Cost of sales includes production costs, depreciation and amortization, impairment of assets and share-based payments. Production costs (cash costs/all-in sustaining costs) The following table sets out our total kilograms produced and weighted average cash costs per kilogram and total kilograms sold and weighted average all-in sustaining costs per kilogram for fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2021: Year Ended June 30, 2021Year Ended June 30, 2020Percentage(increase)/decreaseCash costsAll-in sustainingcosts Cash costsAll-in sustainingcosts CashcostsperkgAll-insustain-ingcosts perkg(kgpro-duced) (R/kg)(kg sold)(R/kg)(kgpro-duced) (R/kg)(kg sold)(R/kg)South AfricaKusasalethu3,999 742,452 3,980 814,048 3,015 849,782 3,085 923,054 13 12 Doornkop3,670 595,550 3,603 680,524 2,994 567,632 3,038 649,041 (5)(5)Tshepong Operations7,419 663,030 7,353 815,333 7,293 583,018 7,399 713,202 (14)(14)Moab Khotsong7,166 536,710 7,095 626,795 6,592 497,953 6,799 566,942 (8)(11)Mponeng5,446 532,812 5,299 659,760 - - - - n/an/aMasimong2,012 715,835 1,993 764,577 1,999 620,804 2,027 655,888 (15)(17)Target 11,603 1,037,115 1,619 1,232,098 2,244 670,647 2,237 817,066 (55)(51)Bambanani1,992 586,588 1,975 641,426 2,132 480,620 2,162 522,990 (22)(23)Joel1,424 796,982 1,414 936,296 1,391 718,024 1,412 826,970 (11)(13)Unisel247 721,271 242 782,126 982 583,274 994 613,382 (24)(28)Other - surface8,088 569,369 8,025 636,015 4,349 488,329 4,379 519,293 (17)(22)InternationalHidden Valley4,689 356,233 4,755 677,659 4,872 348,054 4,949 562,648 (2)(20)Total kg47,755 47,353 37,863 38,481 Weighted average(1)600,592 723,054 553,513 651,356 (9)(11) The offsetting of the by-product income for management's reporting purposes has the effect of decreasing the cash costs and the all-in sustaining costs. For further information about the use of Non-GAAP measures, see " Operating and Financial Review and Prospects - Costs - Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures " above. The South African underground operations produced lower levels of gold as a result of the impact of the national lockdown relating to Covid-19 in fiscal 2020. Our average cash costs increased by 8.5%, or R47,079 per kilogram, from R553,513 per kilogram in fiscal 2020 to R600,592 per kilogram in fiscal 2021. Cash costs per kilogram vary with the working costs per tonne (which are, in turn, affected by the number of tonnes processed) and grade of ore processed. Production costs increased by 35.5% from R22.0 billion in fiscal 2020 to R29.8 billion in fiscal 2021, mainly due to the acquisition of the Mponeng and MWS operations. Production cost for these operations amounted to R5.2 billion for the nine months from October 2020. The effect of the reduction in cost due to the national lockdown during the last quarter of fiscal 2020, annual inflationary pressures as well as higher royalties due to an increase in revenue also contributed to the increase in production cost. At Target 1, all-in sustaining cost increased by 50.8% from R817,066 per kilogram in fiscal 2020 to R1,232,098 per kilogram in fiscal 2021, mainly due to lower production mainly due to flexibility constraints in the massive stoping section and ventilation constraints that started in FY20. Combined, these affected underground grade recovered. At Bambanani, all-in sustaining cost increased by 22.6% from R522,990 per kilogram in fiscal 2020 to R641,426 per kilogram in fiscal 2021, mainly due to an increase in cost as well lower gold sold resulted from lower production and grade recovered. At Masimong, all-in sustaining cost increased by 16.6% from R655 888 per kilogram in fiscal 2020 to R764 577 per kilogram in fiscal 2021, mainly due to an increase in production cost. At Tshepong Operations, all-in sustaining cost increased by 14.3% from R713 202 per kilogram in fiscal 2020 to R815 333 per kilogram in fiscal 2021, mainly due to an increase in production cost. At Joel, all-in sustaining cost increased by 13.2% from R826,970 per kilogram in fiscal 2020 to R936,296 per kilogram in fiscal 2021, mainly due to an increase in production cost. Depreciation and amortization Depreciation and amortization increased from R3.5 billion in fiscal 2020 to R3.9 billion in fiscal 2021 year due to the operations in fiscal 2021 running for the entire year with no shutdowns, while the charge for fiscal 2020 was impacted by lower production as a result of the closure of underground operations in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The inclusion of the Mponeng mine and related operations and assets in the asset base also contributed to the increase year on year. Impairment of assets An impairment charge of R1.1 billion was recorded in fiscal 2021. No impairment or reversal of impairment was recorded in fiscal 2020. Tshepong Operations recorded an impairment of R759 million and had a recoverable amount of R5.8 billion. The impairment was due to the updated life-of-mine plan which included a reduction in planned gold resulting from lower grade. There was also a change in the mining profile in the revised life-of-mine plan, which impacted on the timing of cash flows, which were then later than in comparison to the prior year plan. These changes affected the discounted cash flows used to determine the recoverable amount of the operation. Bambanani had a recoverable amount of R341 million in fiscal 2021 and recorded a goodwill impairment of R187 million. The impairment was mainly as a result of a reduction in grade over the remainder of the operation's life. The reduction in grade is due to unexpected changes in the orebody and a lower mine call factor. Target 3 recorded an impairment of R178 million. Previous plans to explore the sale of the operation have been abandoned and further development was considered not a viable option at this stage. Therefore management has determined a recoverable amount of Rnil. Gains/(losses) on derivatives Gains on derivatives amounted to R1,022 million in fiscal 2021, compared to a loss of R1,678 million in fiscal 2020. Gains and losses on derivatives include the fair value movements of derivatives which have not been designated as hedging instruments for hedge accounting purposes or where hedge accounting has been discontinued, the amortization of day-one gains and losses for derivatives and the hedging ineffectiveness. The day-one adjustment arises from the difference between the contract price and market price on the day of the transaction. (a) Foreign exchange derivatives Harmony maintains a foreign exchange derivative program in the form of zero cost collars, which establish a floor and cap US$/Rand exchange rate at which to convert US dollars to Rand, and forward exchange contracts. As hedge accounting is not applied, the resulting gains and losses have been recorded in the income statement. In fiscal 2021, a gain amounted to R1,217 million was recorded compared to a loss of R1,235 million in fiscal 2020. (b) US$ commodity contracts Harmony maintains a derivative program for Hidden Valley by entering into commodity derivative contracts. The contracts comprise US$ gold forward sale derivative contracts as well as silver zero cost collars which establish a minimum (floor) and maximum (cap) silver sales price. Hedge accounting has been applied to US$ gold contracts entered into after January 1, 2019. A loss of R273 million was recognized in revenue for fiscal 2021 (2020: R134 million). The unamortized portion of day-one loss was R5 million in fiscal 2021, compared with a loss of R8 million in fiscal 2020. For all other contracts, the resulting gains and losses are recorded in gains/losses on derivatives in the income statement. In fiscal 2021, a loss on derivative of R256 million was recorded in the income statement compared to a gain of R6 million in fiscal 2020. (c) Rand gold contracts Harmony entered into Rand gold forward sale derivative contracts to hedge the risk of lower Rand gold prices. Cash flow hedge accounting is applied to the majority of these contracts, resulting in the effective portion of the unrealized gains and losses being recorded in other comprehensive income (other reserves). The contracts that matured realized a loss of R1,263 million in fiscal 2020 compared to a loss of R2,023 million in fiscal 2021, which has been included in revenue. During fiscal 2021 and 2020 a negligible amount of hedge ineffectiveness was experienced. The unamortized portion of the day-one loss remained steady at R18 million in fiscal 2020 and R18 million in fiscal 2021. Gain from non-hedge accounted Rand gold contracts of R111 million was included in Gains/(losses) on derivatives in fiscal 2021 compared to a loss of R174 million in fiscal 2020. (d) Discontinuance of hedge accounting As a result of the original 21-day lockdown announced in South Africa, effective March 27, 2020, aimed to slow the spread of Covid-19, Harmony closed all deep-level underground mines in South Africa. As a result of the closure, a significant volume of the underlying exposure that was originally intended to be hedged was delayed. A total of 63,400 ounces of gold forwards were originally set to mature in the months of April and May 2020. After assessing forecasts of gold production at April 1, 2020, the hedged items, being the sales of gold, relating to 30,500 ounces of gold forwards were assessed to no longer be probable. The hedged items relating to the remaining balance of gold forwards were still considered to be highly probable. Due to the fact that the occurrence of the forecast transactions/hedged items were no longer considered probable, there was no longer an effective hedging relationship and therefore hedge accounting for these hedges was discontinued. Unrealized losses relating to the hedges amounting to R48 million and R187 million of restructured contracts discussed below, previously recognized in other comprehensive income, were immediately reclassified to profit or loss and disclosed under gains/losses on derivatives. (e) Restructuring of contracts In response to the gold forwards' hedged items no longer being probable and in order to better match the cash flows relating to the underlying exposure, certain of the Rand gold forwards with maturities between April 15, 2020 and May 31, 2020 were effectively extended to mature between the periods July 2020 and March 2021. The restructured gold forwards retained the pricing of the original forwards. They were not designated as hedging instruments as the difference in the costing structure would have required a different effectiveness assessment than currently used by management. Unrealized losses relating to the hedges amounting to R187 million, previously recognized in other comprehensive income, were immediately reclassified to profit or loss and disclosed under gains/losses on derivatives. All subsequent gains and losses on the restructured hedges were recognized in profit or loss. As at June 30, 2021, all the restructured gold forwards had matured. Corporate, administration and other expenditure Corporate, administration and other expenditure amounted to R1.1 billion in fiscal 2021 compared to R611 million in fiscal 2020. The increase was largely attributable to the acquisition integration costs of R205 million incurred in relation to the Mponeng Acquisition and an increase in remuneration costs and employee incentive payments from a reduced base in fiscal 2020 following the group-wide pay cuts in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Foreign exchange translation gain/loss A foreign exchange translation loss of R892 million was recorded during fiscal 2020 compared to a gain of R670 million in fiscal 2021. The foreign exchange translation gain in 2021 is predominantly caused by favorable translations on US dollar loan balances which was attributable to the Rand strengthening against the US dollar. The US$/Rand exchange ended at US$/R14.27 for fiscal 2021 whereas for fiscal 2020 the rate was US$/R17.32. Other operating expenses (a) Silicosis settlement provision During fiscal 2021, Harmony's potential cost to settle the silicosis and TB class actions increased by R80 million, compared to R36 million in fiscal 2020 respectively as a result of changes in estimates. (b) Loss on scrapping of property, plant and equipment A loss on scrapping of R161 million (2020: R62 million) was recorded in fiscal 2021. This related to the abandonment of individual surface assets for which no future economic benefits are expected from their use or disposal. (c) Remeasurement of contingent consideration A remeasurement of the contingent consideration liability of R127 million relating to the Mponeng Acquisition was recorded in fiscal 2021. Acquisition-related costs Expenses of R124 million were incurred during fiscal 2021 related to various costs attributable to the Mponeng Acquisition. These costs include legal and advisory fees. Finance costs Finance costs for fiscal 2021 and 2020 remained relatively stable at R661 million mainly due to the fact that the decrease in finance costs charged on borrowings was offset by the increase in time value of money and inflation component of rehabilitation costs and the decrease in interest cost capitalized. Interest cost capitalized decreased due to the impact of the foreign exchange gain for the year on the capitalization rate calculation, resulting in a lower rate. (a) Gain on bargain purchase A gain on bargain purchase of R303 million arose in connection with the Mponeng Acquisition. At acquisition, the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired amounted to R4.2 billion and the total consideration amounted to R3.98 billion consisting of cash consideration of R3.4 billion and contingent consideration of R544 million. Income and mining taxes In fiscal 2020 and 2021, the tax rates for companies were 34% for mining income and 28% for non-mining income for South African companies and 30% for Australian companies and PNG mining companies. Fiscal year ended June 30,Income and mining tax20212020Effective income and mining tax rate20%(43)% The effective tax rate for fiscal 2021 was lower than the mining statutory tax rate of 34% for Harmony and our subsidiaries as a whole, mainly due to the use of unredeemed capital allowances and assessed losses. Refer to note 12 " Taxation " of our consolidated financial statements for the assumptions used. These changes, together with changes in the temporary differences, had the following impacts: The change in rates on temporary differences, other than hedge accounted derivatives, resulted in an increase in the deferred tax expense and liability of R55 million. Unwinding of temporary differences related to unredeemed capital expenditure balance resulted in an increase of R301 million in the deferred tax expense. Unwinding of temporary differences related to the assessed loss balance resulted in an increase of R144 million in the deferred tax expense. The Rand strengthened during the year which had the effect of reducing the loss on the rand gold contracts that matured during fiscal 2021 as well as positively impacting those that were outstanding at June 30, 2021. The temporary differences related to the Rand gold derivatives changed from deductible temporary differences (i.e. resulting in a deferred tax asset) to taxable temporary differences (resulting in a deferred tax liability). Management assessed the rates at which the temporary differences are expected to reverse and revised the rate from the weighted average deferred tax rate to the non-mining tax rate of 28%. This accounts for R184 million of the deferred tax deficit directly charged to other comprehensive income. The net deferred tax positions for each of the group's entities are assessed separately. As at June 30, 2020 a deferred tax asset was recognized in Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (Harmony Company) and Randfontein Estates Limited (Randfontein Estates). Subsequently, the net deferred tax asset balance had decreased due to the utilization of assessed losses, unredeemed capital expenditure and a decrease in the net derivative liability. Harmony Company's deferred tax asset balance reduced to R175 million while Randfontein Estates' deferred tax asset became a deferred tax liability. Furthermore, the newly acquired Chemwes (Pty) Limited (Chemwes Company) reported a net deferred tax asset position of R97 million. Deferred tax rates for the South African operations are calculated based on estimates of the future profitability of each ring-fenced mine when temporary differences will reverse. The future profitability of each ring-fenced mine, in turn, is determined by reference to the life-of-mine plan for that operation, which is based on parameters such as the Group's long term view of the US$ gold price and the Rand/US$ exchange rate, as well as the reserves declared for the operation. As some of these parameters are based on market indicators, they differ from one year to the next. In addition, the reserves may also increase or decrease based on updated or new geological information. Changes in the future profitability of each ring-fenced mine impact the deferred tax rates used to recognize temporary differences at these operations. See "-Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates - Deferred taxes " above. The movement in deferred tax on temporary differences due to changes in estimated effective tax rates results primarily from the movement in the effective deferred tax rate at Freegold (includes the Bambanani, Joel and Tshepong operations), Harmony (includes the Masimong and Unisel operations), Randfontein Estates (includes Doornkop and Kusasalethu) and Moab Khotsong. The deferred tax rate at Freegold increased from 11.4% in fiscal 2020 to 12.1% in fiscal 2021, Harmony decreased from 29.8% to 27.4% in fiscal 2021, Randfontein Estates decreased from 10.1% to 5.1% in fiscal 2021, Moab Khotsong increased from 17.3% to 17.6% in fiscal 2021. South Africa . Generally, South Africa imposes tax on worldwide income (including capital gains) of all our South African incorporated tax resident entities at a rate of 28% on non-mining income. The South African entities pay taxes separately on mining income and non-mining income. The amount of our South African mining income tax is calculated on the basis of a gold mining formula that takes into account our total revenue and profits from, and capital expenditure for, mining operations in South Africa. 5% of total mining revenue is exempt from taxation in South Africa as a result of the application of the gold mining formula. The amount of revenue subject to taxation is calculated by deducting qualifying capital expenditures from taxable mining income. The amount by which taxable mining income exceeds 5% of mining revenue constitutes taxable mining income. We and our subsidiaries account for taxes separately that are determined in respect of each entity. Hence, South Africa does not make use of any group basis of taxation. South Africa has a Controlled Foreign Company regime which effectively attributes certain types of passive income derived by offshore subsidiaries and imputes that income in taxable income as if it had been derived in South Africa under South African tax rules. Australia . Generally, Australia also imposes tax on the worldwide income (including capital gains) of all of our Australian incorporated and tax resident entities. The current income tax rate for companies is 30%. Harmony Gold (Australia) Proprietary Limited (" Harmony Gold Australia ") and its wholly-owned Australian subsidiary companies are recognized and taxed as a single entity, called a consolidated group. Under the Australian Tax Consolidation rules all of the Australian subsidiary companies are treated as divisions of the Head Company, Harmony Gold Australia. As a result, inter-company transactions between group members are generally ignored for tax purposes. This allows the group to transfer assets between group members without any tax consequences, and deems all tax losses to have been incurred by Harmony Gold Australia. PNG . PNG mining projects are taxed on a project basis. Therefore, each project is taxed as a separate entity, even though it may be one of a number of projects carried on by the same company. Capital development and exploration expenditure incurred in PNG is capitalized for tax purposes and can be deducted at 25% per annum on a diminishing value basis against project income, with the deduction being limited to the lesser of 25% of the diminished value or the income of the project for the year. PNG mining companies are taxed at a rate of tax of 30%. Mining operations in PNG are subject to a 2% royalty and 0.5% Production Levy which are payable to the PNG Government.
Costs2 | 9.5%
Costs - Risk 1
Added
Energy efficiency
Harmony has worked closely with Eskom to manage electricity use and peak demand, underlining our commitment to reduce energy consumption. This includes demand-side management (" DSM ") strategies to reduce electricity consumption in peak periods; timing our pumping to coincide with cheaper off-peak periods, making more efficient use of Eskom tariffs that reward load-shifting, and improving the efficiency of pumping operations. In 2016 Harmony contracted an ESCO to improve its energy management practices and aggressively mitigate the impact of higher-than-inflation electricity price increases on its operational costs. Energy management has not only contributed to the significant reduction in electricity cost, but also assists in maintaining the performance of implemented initiatives. This way Harmony focuses on continuously implementing new initiatives and technologies, while eliminating the risk of forfeiting the benefit of completed projects. Energy management has led to R1 billion of saving on electricity over the contract period. For the 2021 fiscal year Harmony realized a 43.5 GWh energy saving (R50 million) on newly implemented projects at a capital expenditure of R5 million. Furthermore, additional energy savings of 142.6 GWh (R168 million) was realized in the form of maintaining previously implemented projects. The Mponeng and MWS operations were acquired as part of the Mponeng Acquisition with effect from October 1, 2020. The 2022 fiscal year will be the first to include these operations for a full year. This will lead to a significant increase in energy consumption and cost, but also presents new opportunities for energy savings. We have implemented various energy efficiency projects in recent years. See " Integrated Annual Report for the 20-F 2021 - Environment - Environmental management and stewardship " on pages 69 to 75 and "- Climate change, energy and emissions management on pages 79 to 82 ."
Costs - Risk 2
Added
Renewable energy
Energy is the critical component of the country's future policy mix. Future supply of electricity will be influenced by the extent to which renewables, primarily wind, are efficient, sustainable and ensure security of electricity supply at competitive economic prices. Forecasts predict that renewable energy technologies, predominantly solar- and wind-based systems, will further grow in the coming decades, overcoming coal-based electricity around 2030 (IEA, 2015). South Africa is no exception and renewable energy has entered the country's electricity landscape as a significant trend. Discussions around other technologies, such as gas-to-power and nuclear energy, are also adding to this dynamic. Significant vested interests are still at play alongside substantial state support to maintain the domination of the coal industry over the electricity supply industry in South Africa. See " Integrated Annual Report for the 20-F 2021 - Governance Social and ethics committee: Chairperson's report " on pages 161 to 162 ," Integrated Annual Report for the 20-F 2021 - Environment - Environmental management and stewardship " on pages 69 to 75 and Climate change, energy and emissions management on page 79 to 82.
Ability to Sell
Total Risks: 2/21 (10%)Above Sector Average
Demand1 | 4.8%
Demand - Risk 1
Added
Depreciation of Mining Assets
Depreciation of mining assets is computed principally by the units-of-production method over the life of mine, based on estimated quantities of economically recoverable proved and probable reserves, which can be recovered in future from known mineral deposits. The preparation of consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS requires management to assess the useful life of each of its operations separately based on the characteristics of each deposit and select the reserve/resource base that best reflects the useful life of the operation. In most instances, management considers the use of proved and probable reserves for the calculation of depreciation and amortization expense to be the best estimate of the life of the respective mining operation. Therefore, for most of the Company's operations, we use proved and probable reserves only, excluding all inferred resources as well as any indicated and measured resources that have not yet been deemed economically recoverable. In some instances, proved and probable reserves alone may not provide a realistic indication of the useful life of mine and related assets. In these instances, management may be confident that certain inferred resources will eventually be classified as measured and indicated resources, and if economically recoverable, they will be included in proved and probable reserves. Management is approaching economic decisions affecting the mine on this basis, but has not yet done the necessary development and geological drill work to improve the confidence to the required levels to designate them formally as reserves. In these cases, management, in addition to proved and probable reserves, may also include certain, but not all, of the inferred resources associated with these properties as the best estimate of the pattern in which the asset's future economic benefits are expected to be consumed by the entity. Management only includes the proved and probable reserves and the inferred resources that have been included in the life-of-mine plan. To be included in the life-of-mine plan, resources need to be above the cut-off grade set by management, which means that the resource can be economically mined and is therefore commercially viable. This consistent systematic method for inclusion in the life-of-mine plan takes management's view of the gold price, exchange rates as well as cost inflation into account. The board of directors and management approach economic decisions affecting these operations based on the life-of-mine plans that include such resources. In declaring the resource, management would have had to obtain a specified level of confidence of the existence of the resource through drilling as required by the SAMREC Code. For further discussion on mineral reserves, see "- Gold Mineral Reserves"above. In fiscal 2021 and 2020 the Company added the inferred resources that were included in the life-of-mine plans at Doornkop to the proved and probable reserves in order to calculate the depreciation expense. The difference between calculating depreciation including the inferred resources compared to not including them did not result in a significant difference for the two years. The depreciation calculation for all other operations was done using only the proved and probable reserves.
Sales & Marketing1 | 4.8%
Sales & Marketing - Risk 1
Added
Export Sales
All of our gold produced in South Africa during fiscal 2019 to 2021 was refined by Rand Refinery Proprietary Limited (" Rand Refinery "). Rand Refinery is owned by a consortium of the major gold producers in South Africa and Harmony holds a 10.4% interest at June 30, 2021. Until March 31, 2019, all of our gold and silver produced in PNG was sold to The Perth Mint Australia, a Perth-based refinery. Since February 14, 2019, the metals have been sold to the Australian Bullion Corporation. Recent Developments See Item 4: " Information on the Company - History and Development of the Company - Recent Developments - Developments since June 30, 2021 ". B. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES We centrally manage our funding and treasury policies. There are no legal or economic restrictions on the ability of our subsidiaries to transfer funds to us. We have generally funded our operations and our short-term and long-term liquidity requirements from: (i) cash generated from operations; (ii) credit facilities and other borrowings; and (iii) sales of equity securities. Fiscal year ended June 30,20212020 (R in millions)Operating cash flows9,179 4,723 Investing cash flows(8,464)(3,558)Financing cash flows(4,299)4,305 Foreign exchange differences46 (106)Total cash flows(3,538)5,364
Macro & Political
Total Risks: 2/21 (10%)Below Sector Average
Capital Markets2 | 9.5%
Capital Markets - Risk 1
Added
Electricity tariffs
As a major electricity consumer and mostly being supplied by Eskom, Harmony is exposed to significant electricity costs as a result of rising electricity tariffs. In April 2021, Eskom was granted a 15.6% tariff increase and the short term outlook does not look promising. Eskom's unsustainably high debt and falling sales are likely to continue to contribute to further above-inflation tariff increases. This is likely to result in further self-generation activity by Eskom's customers, which could further weaken Eskom. Although a new MYPD should provide price stability, challenges remain. See Item : "Key Information - Risk Factors
Capital Markets - Risk 2
Added
Financing
Financing activities utilized R4.3 billion in fiscal 2021, compared to cash generated of R 4.3 billion in fiscal 2020. This was mainly due to the receipt of proceeds from issue of shares and borrowing raised in fiscal 2020. In fiscal 2020, Harmony completed a placing (the " Placing ") in respect of 60,278,260 new ordinary shares with existing and new institutional investors at a price of R57.50 per share, raising gross proceeds of approximately US$200 million (R3.5 billion). The shares issued represented, in aggregate, approximately 11.1% of Harmony's issued ordinary share capital before the Placing. The proceeds of the Placing were used by the company to discharge the US$200 million cash consideration for the Mponeng Acquisition. In fiscal 2021, borrowings repaid amounted to R3.5 billion and no additional borrowing was drawn whereas in fiscal 2020 borrowings drawn of R6.5 billion and borrowings repaid of R5.7 billion resulted in the net inflow amount of R880 million.
Tech & Innovation
Total Risks: 1/21 (5%)Below Sector Average
Trade Secrets1 | 4.8%
Trade Secrets - Risk 1
Added
Impairment of Property, Plant and Equipment
We review and evaluate our mining assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash generating units). Each operating shaft, along with allocated common assets such as plants and administrative offices, is considered to be a cash generating unit as each shaft is largely independent of the cash flows of other shafts and assets. Future cash flows are estimated based on estimated quantities of recoverable minerals, expected commodity prices (considering current and historical prices, price trends and related factors), production levels and cash costs of production, capital and reclamation costs, all based on detailed life-of-mine plans. The significant assumptions in determining the future cash flows for each individual operating mine at June 30, 2021, apart from production cost and capitalized expenditure assumptions unique to each operation, included gold price, silver price and exchange rate assumptions. These are as follows: Fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 Year 1Year 2Year 3Long TermUS$ gold price per ounce1,805 1,673 1,582 1,500 US$ silver price per ounce25.72 23.22 21.70 20.70 Rand/gold price (R/kg)843,000 772,000 735,000 700,000 Rand/US$ exchange rate 14.54 14.36 14.44 14.51 US$/Kina exchange rate3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 South AfricaHidden ValleyUS dollar per ounceUnderground resourcesMeasured16.50 n/aIndicated9.00 n/aInferred3.60 n/aSurface resourcesMeasured30.00 n/aIndicated17.50 9.00 Inferred8.00 n/a Key assumptions for the calculations of the mining assets' recoverable amounts are the commodity prices, resource values, marketable discount rates, costs to sell, exchange rates and the annual life-of-mine plans. In determining the commodity prices and resource values to be used, management assesses the long-term views of several reputable institutions on commodity prices and based on this, derives the commodity prices and resource values. The recoverable amount of mining assets is determined utilizing real discounted future cash flows or resource multiples in the case of undeveloped properties and certain resource bases. For this reason, the underground resource value has been applied to Target North and Doornkop's Kimberly Reef and the surface resource values have been applied to the Mispah Tailings resource, Vaal River and West Wits surface sources, as presented in the table above. The term "recoverable minerals" refers to the estimated amount of gold that will be obtained from proved and probable reserves and related exploration stage mineral interests, except for other mine-related exploration potential and greenfields exploration potential discussed separately below, after taking into account losses during ore processing and treatment. Estimates of recoverable minerals from such exploration stage mineral interests are risk adjusted based on management's relative confidence in such materials. With the exception of other mine-related exploration potential and greenfields exploration potential, estimates of future undiscounted cash flows are included on an "area of interest" basis, which generally represents an individual operating mine, even if the mines are included in a larger mine complex. In the case of mineral interests associated with other mine-related exploration potential and greenfields exploration potential, cash flows and fair values are individually evaluated based primarily on recent exploration results and recent transactions involving sales of similar properties. As discussed above under "- Gold Mineral Reserves ", various factors could impact our ability to achieve our forecasted production schedules from proved and probable reserves. Additionally, commodity prices, capital expenditure requirements and reclamation costs could differ from the assumptions used in the cash flow models used to assess impairment. The ability to achieve the estimated quantities of recoverable minerals from exploration stage mineral interests involves further risks in addition to those factors applicable to mineral interests where proved and probable reserves have been identified, due to the lower level of confidence that the identified mineralized material can ultimately be mined economically. Assets classified as other mine-related exploration potential and greenfields exploration potential have the highest level of risk that the carrying value of the asset can be ultimately realized, due to the still lower level of geological confidence and economic modeling. Management performed an assessment for impairment triggers as well as indications of reversal of previously recorded impairment losses at June 30, 2021. Due to the group net asset value (before any impairments being recognized or the finalization of the fair value exercise on the acquisition of the Mponeng operations and related assets) exceeding the market capitalization of Harmony as at June 30, 2021, the recoverable amounts for these cash-generating units (" CGUs ") were calculated. The recoverable amounts for these assets were determined on a fair value less cost to sell basis. Due to the volatilities experienced in the markets and the uncertainty in forecasting future cash flows due in large part to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, management has used various probability scenarios in determining the recoverable amounts for the CGUs at June 30, 2021. The following were factored into management's judgments: infection rates and the timing of the expected peaks in the provinces and/or countries that Harmony's operations are situated in;expected disruptions to production together with the mitigation strategies management has in place;potential duration of the impact of the virus (prior and post vaccination) and the related restrictions in operations; and expectation of the completion date of the vaccination program at a Harmony and governmental level. Management included estimates of the staffing costs for screening and monitoring employees at work as well as those that are in quarantine. Further costs have been included in the life-of-mine plans for the cost of the vaccination program and the scenarios used by management include further potential costs if vaccinations are required in the future at various intervals. In preparing the various scenarios, management considered and varied: the potential impact on production and therefore on the revenue cash flows, based on historical trends that have been extrapolated to account for varying disruption levels;the duration of potential disruptions to production, ranging from 12 months to 24 months; and the infection rates and associated costs as well as vaccination costs; this included impacts on production as well as considerations of the potential requirement to re-vaccinate in coming years. The calculated cash flows were then weighted based on management's expectation of each of the scenarios occurring. The resulting amounts were discounted using the specific discount rate for each operation in order to determine the recoverable amount. Based on the impairment tests performed, impairments were recorded on certain operations for the 2021 fiscal year. Where CGUs had previously been impaired, management considered whether the impairment loss (or the contributors to the previously recognized impairment loss) no longer exists or might have decreased. Management considered general and specific factors for each CGU and concluded that although overall the gold price had improved from the time that the impairment losses had been recognized, the specific circumstances that led to the original impairments had not reversed. Furthermore, the service potential of the asset has not increased. Due to the continued volatility seen in the gold prices as well as the exchange rates, coupled with the fact that the factors resulting in the previously recognized impairment losses had not reversed, as well as the group net asset value exceeding the market capitalization, management resolved it to be appropriate for no reversal of previously recognized impairment losses to be recorded for the period under review. During fiscal 2021 we recorded an impairment of R1.1 billion. Material changes to any of these factors or assumptions discussed above could result in future impairment charges, particularly around future commodity price assumptions. A 10% decrease in commodity price assumptions at June 30, 2021 would have resulted in impairments as follows: (R millions)Tshepong Operations5,325 Target 11,267 Joel359 Kusasalethu821 Bambanani*413 Other assets101 Moab Khotsong*1,916 Kalgold390 Doornkop1,914 Target 3178 Mponeng2,249 Mine Waste Solutions96 West Wits35 *The goodwill balance attributed to this cash generating unit would be reduced first. See "- Carrying Value of Goodwill " below. A 10% increase would have resulted in an impairment of R178 million being recorded at Target 3. At all other operations, a 10% increase would not have resulted in any impairments being recorded. This analysis assumes that all other variables remain constant.
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                          1. Financial & Corporate
                          • Accounting & Financial Operations - risks related to accounting loss, value of intangible assets, financial statements, value of intangible assets, financial reporting, estimates, guidance, company profitability, dividends, fluctuating results.
                          • Share Price & Shareholder Rights – risks related to things that impact share prices and the rights of shareholders, including analyst ratings, major shareholder activity, trade volatility, liquidity of shares, anti-takeover provisions, international listing, dual listing.
                          • Debt & Financing – risks related to debt, funding, financing and interest rates, financial investments.
                          • Corporate Activity and Growth – risks related to restructuring, M&As, joint ventures, execution of corporate strategy, strategic alliances.
                          2. Legal & Regulatory
                          • Litigation and Legal Liabilities – risks related to litigation/ lawsuits against the company.
                          • Regulation – risks related to compliance, GDPR, and new legislation.
                          • Environmental / Social – risks related to environmental regulation and to data privacy.
                          • Taxation & Government Incentives – risks related to taxation and changes in government incentives.
                          3. Production
                          • Costs – risks related to costs of production including commodity prices, future contracts, inventory.
                          • Supply Chain – risks related to the company’s suppliers.
                          • Manufacturing – risks related to the company’s manufacturing process including product quality and product recalls.
                          • Human Capital – risks related to recruitment, training and retention of key employees, employee relationships & unions labor disputes, pension, and post retirement benefits, medical, health and welfare benefits, employee misconduct, employee litigation.
                          4. Technology & Innovation
                          • Innovation / R&D – risks related to innovation and new product development.
                          • Technology – risks related to the company’s reliance on technology.
                          • Cyber Security – risks related to securing the company’s digital assets and from cyber attacks.
                          • Trade Secrets & Patents – risks related to the company’s ability to protect its intellectual property and to infringement claims against the company as well as piracy and unlicensed copying.
                          5. Ability to Sell
                          • Demand – risks related to the demand of the company’s goods and services including seasonality, reliance on key customers.
                          • Competition – risks related to the company’s competition including substitutes.
                          • Sales & Marketing – risks related to sales, marketing, and distribution channels, pricing, and market penetration.
                          • Brand & Reputation – risks related to the company’s brand and reputation.
                          6. Macro & Political
                          • Economy & Political Environment – risks related to changes in economic and political conditions.
                          • Natural and Human Disruptions – risks related to catastrophes, floods, storms, terror, earthquakes, coronavirus pandemic/COVID-19.
                          • International Operations – risks related to the global nature of the company.
                          • Capital Markets – risks related to exchange rates and trade, cryptocurrency.
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